Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- confrontational
- gritty
- action movie night
- hong kong cinema marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chan Ho Nam and Chicken confront the rival Tung Sing triad while navigating allegiance among criminal peers.
The returning protagonists face rival triad forces and senior figures such as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung.
The central conflict places Chan Ho Nam and Chicken's bond within escalating triad opposition.
The film is a Cantonese Hong Kong gangster production from the peak era of commercially driven triad cinema.
Films like Young and Dangerous 3, and why
Young and Dangerous
hong kong gangster action, triad loyalty, and youthful criminal brotherhood
Election
hong kong crime action centered on gang allegiance, rival factions, and charismatic underworld figures
A Better Tomorrow
stylized gangster drama exploring loyalty, hierarchy, and violent criminal rivalry
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Release Date
- 1996-06-29
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (54)
Cast
- Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin
- Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
- Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
- Karen Mok Man-Wai
- Gigi Lai Chi
- Simon Yam
- Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung
- Jason Chu Wing-Tong
- Spencer Lam Seung-Yi
- Michael Tse Tin-Wah
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Young and Dangerous 3 about?
- Young and Dangerous 3 follows Chan Ho Nam and Chicken as their triad brotherhood is tested by a dangerous confrontation with the rival Tung Sing gang.
- What is Young and Dangerous 3 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Young and Dangerous 3 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Young and Dangerous 3 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Young and Dangerous 3 as brutal.
- Which films are like Young and Dangerous 3?
- Films with a similar feel include Young and Dangerous, Election, and A Better Tomorrow.
- How long is Young and Dangerous 3?
- Young and Dangerous 3 runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Young and Dangerous 3?
- In United States, Young and Dangerous 3 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
